Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure that would continue funding the US government through early December. While the measure still requires the signature of President Trump, it's widely expected that he will act to avoid a government shutdown immediately before the midterm elections. This is a normal part of how the US government has operated in recent years, as it's often difficult to build the political support needed to pass a full year's budget in advance. In fac
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The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its neon-lit nightlife, and for sex tourism.
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
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Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices Reuters
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